NORTHERN Irish broadcasting veteran Gloria Hunniford has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her long career in television and radio, as well as her work for cancer charities. The veteran presenter received the honour during a ceremony at Guildhall in London on May 14, where she was joined by family, friends and colleagues. The Freedom of the City … [Read more...] about Gloria Hunniford bestowed with Freedom of the City of London
Leading Omagh campaigner among passengers quarantined on cruise ship amid norovirus outbreak
A LEADING Troubles' victims spokesman and his wife are among more than 1,000 Irish and British passengers quarantined aboard a cruise ship in France amid a serious norovirus outbreak. While BBC, RTÉ and UTV carried breaking news of the Ambassador Cruise Lines vessel Ambition being grounded, Michael Gallagher and his wife Patsy were sheltering in their cabin in the port of … [Read more...] about Leading Omagh campaigner among passengers quarantined on cruise ship amid norovirus outbreak
Crack cocaine, diamorphine and cannabis worth €97k seized in Dublin raid
GARDAÍ have seized drugs worth an estimated €97k in a raid in Dublin this week. Garda targeted a premises in Finglas yesterday afternoon as part of an operation targeting criminal activity. The items seized during the raid in Dublin (Pic: Garda.ie) They discovered a range of controlled drugs as well as cash and mobile phones. “Gardaí have seized suspected crack cocaine, … [Read more...] about Crack cocaine, diamorphine and cannabis worth €97k seized in Dublin raid
Abandoned Irish Island only accessible when weather permits opens to visitors
AN island off the coast of Ireland which is only accessible when weather permits will reopen to the public this month. Scattery Island, or Inis Cathaigh in Gaelic, is an historic spot located in the Shannon Estuary just a few kilometres off the coast of Kilrush in Co. Clare. Boasting more than 1500 years of history, the island is said to be where St Senan established his … [Read more...] about Abandoned Irish Island only accessible when weather permits opens to visitors
UK’s dementia missing persons scheme adopted in Ireland
A UK scheme which provides support for people who go missing while living with dementia has been adopted in Ireland. An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive (HSE), confirmed their support of the Herbert Protocol, at the International Dementia Conference in the Athlone Springs Hotel, this week. The Protocol involves a simple form that assists when a person living with … [Read more...] about UK’s dementia missing persons scheme adopted in Ireland